The whole world in our hands
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Personal digital assistants were once thought to not have much of a future. The devices were at one time completely self-contained with out any way to link to a desktop PC. Features such as handwriting recognition were criticized by users for their inaccuracy. But with technological advancements, the PDA has evolved into electronic assistants that are now called handheld personal computers (HPCs). While HPCs are far from desktop machines in performance and utility, the user can perform nearly any task with an HPC. Activities such as expenses tracking, appointment scheduling, e-mail, Web access, and document creation are routinely performed by HPCs. Most of the advanced HPCs now come with 4MB of RAM and a Type II PC slot, and operate off of AA batteries. The best machines also have backlit screens, with some having color screen capability. Other new features include QWERTY keyboards and internal fax modems.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1998
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The hearty traveler: the AMS Travel Pro/2010
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AMS Tech's Travel Pro/2010 is a powerful, highly durable Pentium-based notebook computer. A $4,895 configuration features a 166MHz Pentium MMX processor, 32MB of expandable RAM, 2.1GB hard disk, 10-speed CD-ROM drive, lithium-ion battery, PCMCIA slot, video-in jack, IrDA port, port replicator, vibrant 13.3-in SVGA active-matrix display and a good set of utility programs. The CD-ROM drive can be swapped out for a floppy drive. Users are warned never to block the vents on the Travel Pro's bottom. The excellent display delivers 65,000 colors at 1,024-by-768 resolution. However, exposing the display to intense sunlight could lead to overheating. The full-size keyboard feels spacious and the two-button touch pad is quite comfortable.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1997
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Micon M-Note 9000
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Micon Computers' M-Note 9000 is a hard-working Pentium-based notebook that also makes a fine game machine. Performance is excellent, courtesy of a 200MHz MMX-enabled Pentium microprocessor. A $2,999 configuration features 40MB of RAM, 1GB hard drive, six-speed CD-ROM drive, external 3-1/2-in floppy drive, 64-bit PCI bus, dual speakers, microphone, 16-bit Sound Blaster-compatible sound, Yamaha FM synthesizer, NiMH battery and PC Card slot. The 12.1-in SVGA active-matrix display can display 64,000 colors at 1,024-by-768 resolution. Ports on the M-Note 9000 include parallel, high-speed serial, external-monitor, microphone, MID/game, video-out, keyboard/mouse and line-in/line out. The two-button touchpad tends to be stiff.
Publication Name: PC Portables Magazine
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1095-5070
Year: 1997
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